In 1999 the American country music band known as Rascal Flatts started out at the Fiddle and Steel Guitar Bar in Nashville, Tennessee. Founders Gary LeVox, Jay DeMarcus, James Otto, and Michael English each came from their own musical backgrounds that include contemporary gospel and country. At the time DeMarcus was with another band, Chely…
Tesla is a rock band formed in Sacramento, CA, in late 1981. The original version of Tesla included singer Jeff Keith, guitarist Frank Hannon, drummer Troy Luccketta, bassist Brian Wheat, and guitarist Tommy Skeoch. This line-up has remained intact since its formation, save for Tommy Skeoch, who left the group in 2006 and would be…
They might never have made it as big as some of their ’80s contemporaries, but what glam metal band Dokken lacked in chart-topping singles, they made up for in great songs, killer riffs, and stellar musicianship. Since forming in 1978, they’ve broken up, reunited, said goodbye to some members and hello to others, and, in…
He rarely has much to say and that could probably be explained by the tattoo on his forehead reading, “Death Before Dishonour” or the dagger tattoo between his eyebrows which is a tribute to his young brother who was killed in a drug deal gone wrong. Sheyaa Bin Abraham Joseph, better known as 21 Savage…
As one of the best classic rock bands of all time, Three Dog Night has got to be near the top of everyone’s list. They’ve been rocking out since 1968 and are still rockin’ on today. The band was formed in 1967 by vocalists Danny Hutton, Chuck Negron, and Cory Wells. They had their first…
After rising to fame at the age of 13 with the smash hit Blue, LeAnn Rimes became one of the biggest crossover successes of the ’90s, dominating the charts with her powerhouse vocals and infectious blend of country, pop, and rock. Since then, she’s continued to enjoy huge success with albums that dabble in everything…
Chevelle have been one of the most consistent American rock bands over the last two decades, managing to release a new album every three years. The band has managed to keep things in the family since 1995, when two brothers formed the band. The band was originally composed of three Loeffler brothers, namely Pete, Sam,…
In life, people say goodbye when someone dies, when someone moves away, or when a relationship ends. There are also times when saying goodbye has positive connotations, such as when a person is starting afresh, when a bad situation ends, and when new opportunities arise. All these situations have been covered by the lyrics of…
She may have been a critics darling right out of the gate, but it took ten albums and almost 20 years before Bonnie Raitt made her commercial breakthrough. Since then, her whisky-soaked vocals and irresistible cocktail of blues, rock, and R&B have sold millions of albums, picked up numerous awards, and cemented her status as…